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OC Transpo riders who’ve come to enjoy a small perk at tax time are in for some disappointment.
The federal Liberal government is scrapping the non-refundable public transit tax credit, first introduced by the Conservatives in 2006.
The credit allowed riders to claim up to 15 per cent of what they

The City of Ottawa is introducing a new low-income transit pass, but isn’t offering details about the cost of the pass or how the city will pay for it.
Mayor Jim Watson said at a news conference Tuesday morning the pass could help approximately 8,800 residents who live at or